Aaron Hastings
Abilene,TX
Summary
Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Coordinator
Great Lakes Cheese
Abilene, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Track all completed training for plants in LMS, as well as coordinate the administrative tasks required for all training initiatives. Create and execute SOP’s. Teach, create and execute SAP’s and MES. Coordinate training assessments and evaluations. Track all reports and recommendations for analyses conducted. Prepare procedural and training manuals, tip sheets and evaluations. Expedite and coordinate administrative details concerning training for overall program progress. Track trainer pool by shift, position, skill set. Assign trainers based on learning type. Participate in onboarding and ongoing retention programs for new employees. Coordinate 30-60-90 touch points.
Assistant Registrar, Transfer and VA Coordinator
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
06.2010 - 03.2018
- Provide data input, processing, and support for the transfer articulation and admission requirement monitoring functions and processes. Process transfer articulation for both current and incoming students. Build transfer articulation catalog. Enter transfer credit from official transcripts into student records and ensure that all relevant academic policies are followed in the awarding of transfer credit. Update the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). Evaluate international transcripts. Serve as Veterans’ Certification Officer, advising and monitoring the progress of veterans, preparing and submitting annual and other required reports to VA officials and agencies. Insure that ACU remains in compliance with VA regulations. Create and maintain permanent files for all veterans who apply to use VA benefits at ACU, filing the necessary forms for veterans to receive benefits and monitoring the progress of each veteran toward degree completion. Advise the advisers on catalog and degree plan policies.
Director of Residence Life
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsible for marketing, leasing, and management of all campus housing (475-bed facility). Include oversight of personnel, training, contracts, assignments, deposits, inventory, billing and maintenance of the database. Forecast future occupancy rates and oversee budgets for food service and residential facilities.
Associate Director
Residence Life Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Primarily assists with the operation of a residence life system, selects and trains staff; coordinate staff meetings; works with campus maintenance and housekeeping departments, manages hall budgets, assists in the design and coordination of a comprehensive services and programs, supervises professional and paraprofessional staff, schedule and conduct weekly professional staff meetings, serve as liaison between Student Affairs & Residence Life.
Dean of Students
Cisco Junior College
Cisco, Texas
07.1996 - 07.2007
- Responsibilities include the day-to-day operation of student life, which includes student housing, student activities, intramurals, and student discipline. Supervise campus security, liaison between local law enforcement and college; supervise id system, chair safety committee, and edit student and resident handbook, oversee student organizations and clubs, mediate student, and MC awards night.
Recreation Program Manager
Texas Youth Commission
Brownwood, Texas
10.1994 - 07.1996
- Responsibilities included selection, training, directing, and evaluating recreation staff, developing special programs such as arts, crafts, and hobbies in efforts to meet special interest of youth, Develop off campus sporting events such as basketball and track and field teams, maintain efficient care of equipment, supplies, and recreational facility, attend treatment team meeting to provide input on youth’s behavior, coordinate with security staff to ensure security precautions are taken during special events.
Center Manager
Student Recreation Center
Lubbock, Texas
06.1992 - 09.1994
- Responsibilities included supervision of a 126,000 square feet recreation facility, supervising a crew of ten nightly, assist in the orientation and training of all part time student workers, pre and post set up division one Volleyball, club sports, sports clinics, seminars, conferences, lock-ins summer camp programs and tournaments.
Education
Master of Education - Sports and Recreation Management
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, Texas01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Services
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.1994
Associate in Applied Science - Electronic Technology
Temple Junior College
Temple, Texas01.1986
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Mediation
- Presentation
Affiliations
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO)
- Selective Service Board Member
Military History
Marine Reserves May 1983 to December 1989. (Honorable discharge)
Awards/Certification
Ropes/Challenge Course facilitator certified 1996, Brownwood State School Employee of the year 1996., Who’s Who Among Students at Hardin-Simmons University 2001, Mediation/Conflict Resolution 2005.
Timeline
Training Coordinator
Great Lakes Cheese
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Registrar, Transfer and VA Coordinator
Abilene Christian University
06.2010 - 03.2018
Director of Residence Life
Texas Wesleyan University
03.2008 - 03.2010
Associate Director
Residence Life Texas A&M University-Kingsville
08.2007 - 03.2008
Dean of Students
Cisco Junior College
07.1996 - 07.2007
Recreation Program Manager
Texas Youth Commission
10.1994 - 07.1996
Center Manager
Student Recreation Center
06.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Services
Texas Tech University
Associate in Applied Science - Electronic Technology
Temple Junior College
Master of Education - Sports and Recreation Management
Hardin-Simmons University